SNCF Class BB 66000

SNCF Class BB 66000
BB 66042 at Longueau
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderCAFL/CEM/Alsthom/Fives-Lille/SACM
Build date1960–1968
Total produced318
Specifications
Configuration:
 • CommonwealthBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Wheel diameter1,100 mm (43 in)
Length14.898 m (48.88 ft)
Loco weight66–67 t (65–66 long tons; 73–74 short tons)
Prime moverMGO V16BSHR
TransmissionElectric
MU workingYes
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
Tractive effort167 kN (38,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsSNCF
Number in class318
NumbersBB 66001–BB 66318
LocaleFrance

The SNCF Class BB 66000 is a class of 318 centre cab diesel locomotives built for SNCF by a consortium of CAFL, CEM, Alsthom, Fives-Lille and SACM between 1960 and 1968.